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Unity Psalm 133:1-3

Unity Psalm 133:1-3. Introduction. The subject of this psalm is unity Specifically, harmony among God’s people Psalmist describes it as good and pleasant Like the anointing oil or the dew on the mountains of Zion- V3 Unity provides great blessings

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Unity Psalm 133:1-3

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  1. UnityPsalm 133:1-3

  2. Introduction • The subject of this psalm is unity • Specifically, harmony among God’s people • Psalmist describes it as good and pleasant • Like the anointing oil or the dew on the mountains of Zion- V3 • Unity provides great blessings • It is essential to having peace among brethren • It strengthens those who have it- Eccl. 4:12 • It is appealing and persuasive- Jn. 17:21 • Let us consider the unity of believers in Christ

  3. Unity of Faith • Unity requires agreement- Amos 3:3 • Faith is the beginning point of unity • There is only one faith- Eph. 4:4-6 • The faith “once delivered” to the saints- Jude 3 • It is the gospel of Christ, His New Testament • The common standard and source of authority for the church and individual christians • Unity of faith will produce unity in other areas

  4. Unity of Judgment • We don’t have exactly the same thoughts, opinions or evaluations • But we can have a common understanding of good and evil • Of what is lawful and what is sinful • Paul’s plea to the Corinthians- I Cor.1:10 • That comes from following the same standard • Requires the members of the church have a knowledge of God’s word

  5. Unity of Worship • Worship in harmony with God’s nature • Worship in spirit and truth- Jn. 4:24 • According to the New Testament pattern • Without addition or subtraction • Singing, praying, teaching, the Lord’s supper and giving on the 1st day of the week • All done sincerely from our hearts • This honors God and strengthens christians

  6. Unity of Doctrine or Teaching • All teaching should be “sound doctrine”- Tit. 2:1 • Which produces and maintains spiritual health • Speaking as the “oracles of God”- I Pet. 4:11 • Teachings from men make one’s religion vain- Mt. 15:8-9 • Pushing personal opinions will disturb and divide the church- II Tim. 2:23 • The wisdom that is from above produces peace and unity-Jas. 3:17

  7. Unity of Practice • The New Testament provides complete pattern of good works for local churches and individual christians- II Tim. 3:16-17 • Onlythreecollective areas of work for the church 1. Evangelism- Acts 13:3 2. Edification- Mt. 28:20 3. Benevolence to some needy members- Acts 6:1 • Other works are without Christ’s authority- Col. 3:17 • These have and will cause dissension and division in His church

  8. Unity Is Possible • Unity is difficult, division is easy • Israel of old was divided • “Christendom” today contains thousands of different churches • The church of Christ is divided • Jesus prayed for our unity- Jn. 17:20-21 • The Jerusalem church was united- Acts 4:32 • It is still possible today • It requires the effort of every member

  9. Requirements for Unity-1 • Humility and meekness- Eph. 4:2 • That puts the church and others before self • Pride will cause division- III Jn. 9 2. Patience with other christians 3. Proper Submission • To Christ’s word in all things- Jn. 14:15 • Submission to other christians- I Pet. 5:5 • To those who have authority in the church- Heb. 13:17

  10. Requirements for Unity-2 4. Love for the truth • That will defend it and oppose all error- Jude 3 5. Love for brothers and sisters- I Pet. 1:22 • A love that values and honors every member • That will not discourage or alienate any 6. Appropriate discipline • Including self-discipline- I Cor. 9:27 • And rejecting those who are divisive- Tit. 3:10

  11. In Conclusion • Religious division is contrary to Christ’s will- Jn. 17:21 • Those who cause division sin against the Lord and other believers • Let us strive to maintain “the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace” in this congregation- Eph. 4:3 • Let us pursue those things that make for peace- Rom. 14:19 • Are you a christian? • If not, we urge you to become one this morning

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